EDIRNE/DIKILI - Security forces captured 57 foreigners in northwestern Edirne province and Dikili township of western Izmir province.
Gendarmerie forces caught 31 foreigners of Bangladeshi, Burmese, and Indian origin who attempted to flee abroad in Ipsala township of Edirne.
Acting on a tip off, security forces caught 26 foreigners of Somalian origin who also attempted to flee abroad in Dikili Township.
Officials said that investigation was under way.
(EÖ-Öª) 06.06.2003